English Explanatory Dictionary

airless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lacking or being without air.
  2. Lacking air circulation.
  3. With air that is stale.
  4. Suffering from asphyxia.
  5. Stifling; dead; lacking vitality or excitement.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛə.ləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-airless.wav /ˈɛɹ.ləs/ /ˈɛɚ.ləs/ /ˈeː.ləs/ /ˈiə.ləs/ /ˈeə.ləs/ /ˈeɹ.ləs/ /ˈɜː(ɹ).ləs/

Word forms

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Etymology

From air + -less.

Derived words

airlessly airlessness
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